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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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